Question 1

What is the food that is the best source of indispensable amino acids?

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A)   Black beans
B)   Peanuts
C)   Safflower oil
D)   TurkeyE) B) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 2

Complementary proteins

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A)   provide higher quality protein when eaten together.
B)   enhance each other's metabolic actions.
C)   are more easily absorbed.
D)   taste good together.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Protein catabolism is increased in conditions such as

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A)   pregnancy.
B)   childhood.
C)   puberty.
D)   illness.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The meal with the highest quality protein is

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A)   an omelet with cheese, whole wheat toast, and orange juice.
B)   a stir fry with chicken, green beans, and carrots.
C)   a stuffed turkey breast, peas, and a baked potato.
D)   a bean burrito, corn on the cob, and a tomato salad.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 5

The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 24 g protein is _____ kcal.

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A)   6
B)   96
C)   120
D)   216E) A) and C)
F) B) and C) B

Question 6

A protein that contains all indispensable amino acids in the correct proportion and ratio is

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A)   a simple protein.
B)   an incomplete protein.
C)   a complete protein.
D)   an indispensable protein.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Very high intakes of animal protein may lead to

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A)   increased body weight and blood lipid levels.
B)   increased muscle mass and strength.
C)   decreased body weight and blood lipid levels.
D)   muscle atrophy and weakness.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The element that is contained in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids is

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A)   carbon.
B)   hydrogen.
C)   nitrogen.
D)   oxygen.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Protein plays an important role in the body

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A)   as the first source of energy fuel.
B)   in the conversion of glucose to glycogen for storage.
C)   as a coenzyme needed for energy utilization.
D)   in defense against disease and infection.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The grams of high-quality protein required daily for an individual who weighs 170 lb and is close to ideal body weight would be _____

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A)   45.2
B)   55.3
C)   61.8
D)   94.0E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

A gastric enzyme that coagulates the protein in milk and is produced by infants but not by adults is

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A)   hydrochloric acid.
B)   pepsinogen.
C)   trypsin.
D)   rennin.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Proteins are built from simpler organic compounds called

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A)   indispensable amino acids.
B)   amino acids.
C)   fatty acids.
D)   monosaccharides.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

After a piece of grilled chicken is partially digested in the stomach.it eventually reaches the small intestine.where it is digested by which of the following enzymes secreted by the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chymotrypsin, trypsin, and carboxypeptidase
B)   Chymotrypsin, pepsin, and trypsin
C)   Sucrase, pepsin, and carboxypeptidase
D)   Lactase, chymotrypsin, and carboxypeptidaseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

In the mouth.protein foods are

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A)   broken down to amino acids.
B)   broken up mechanically by chewing.
C)   broken down to peptides.
D)   coagulated by rennin.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

If the excretion of nitrogen exceeds the nitrogen intake.the condition is called

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A)   total nitrogen balance.
B)   positive nitrogen balance.
C)   negative nitrogen balance.
D)   anabolism.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A client weighs 130 lbs.She is close to her desirable body weight and consumes a total of 40 g of protein/day.The most appropriate nutritional counseling would be to

Accepted Answer

A)   increase her protein intake.
B)   maintain her current protein intake.
C)   decrease her protein intake.
D)   increase her use of complementary proteins.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Pepsinogen secreted by the gastric cells is converted into pepsin by

Accepted Answer

A)   food in the stomach.
B)   hydrochloric acid.
C)   gastric lipase.
D)   pancreatic lipase.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Two types of protein in the body are _____ protein and _____ protein.

Accepted Answer

A)   complete, incomplete
B)   animal, vegetable
C)   dispensable, indispensable
D)   tissue, plasmaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Proteins from plant sources that are classified as incomplete include

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A)   wheat, peanuts, and corn.
B)   milk, nuts, and cheese.
C)   oats, gelatin, and soybeans.
D)   corn, chicken, and milk.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The enzymes aminopeptidase and dipeptidase are secreted by the

Accepted Answer

A)   mouth.
B)   stomach.
C)   small intestine.
D)   pancreas.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: Proteins

What is the food that is the best source of indispensable amino acids?

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Complementary proteins

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Protein catabolism is increased in conditions such as

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The meal with the highest quality protein is

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The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 24 g protein is _____ kcal.

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A protein that contains all indispensable amino acids in the correct proportion and ratio is

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Very high intakes of animal protein may lead to

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The element that is contained in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids is

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Protein plays an important role in the body

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The grams of high-quality protein required daily for an individual who weighs 170 lb and is close to ideal body weight would be _____

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A gastric enzyme that coagulates the protein in milk and is produced by infants but not by adults is

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Proteins are built from simpler organic compounds called

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After a piece of grilled chicken is partially digested in the stomach.it eventually reaches the small intestine.where it is digested by which of the following enzymes secreted by the pancreas?

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In the mouth.protein foods are

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If the excretion of nitrogen exceeds the nitrogen intake.the condition is called

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A client weighs 130 lbs.She is close to her desirable body weight and consumes a total of 40 g of protein/day.The most appropriate nutritional counseling would be to

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Pepsinogen secreted by the gastric cells is converted into pepsin by

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Two types of protein in the body are _____ protein and _____ protein.

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Proteins from plant sources that are classified as incomplete include

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